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Actor Dumisani Dlamini stars in Showmax’s new film Mkhonto as Chief Siviko ka Vaka, ruler of the fictional, mystical kingdom of Eziqwaqweni. The tyrant is threatened by Celani, played by Bahle Hadebe, a herder boy possessed by the spirit of an 18th-century king, who is determined to reform his once-great kingdom and right the wrongs of Chief Siviko.
Speaking to Kaya 959 about what he hopes the viewer will get out of the film Dlamini said the following:
“I want people to remember that “indlovu iyabulawa intuthwane” (an elephant can be killed by an ant).
“This movie takes us back to where we come from. It shows us our way of living in the past and who we are, in case we have forgotten. In this movie, people must watch very closely and learn how our culture goes deep.”
On working with Bahle Hadebe, Dlamini said the rising star has a bright future ahead and mustn’t let fame get to his head.
“Most of the artists his age put stardom in their heads and they get finished in a short space of time. I sat with him on set and told him how talented he is and spoke to him about how to stay consistent in this industry. I remember telling him that he will never master a take until he dies, because if you keep searching for the best acting in your life,” he said.
Dlamini also spoke about his daughter Doja Cat, revealing how proud he is of her.
“I’m so proud of her for what she has achieved. I’m not surprised, because it’s in the blood. In fact, all my kids are very talented. I think South Africa as a whole should be proud of such great talent coming from us,” said Dlamini.
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